SL18B Update

The SLB is open to some of the exhibitors. The Lab has started contacting them one by one and assigning them a spot. The Newser hasn't been assigned one yet, though it will most likely be soon.

Several of the SLB sims, Astonish, Captivate, Incredible, Sparkle, Electrify, Pizzazz, and Sparkle, have been separated from the others. Presumably these are the sims the exhibits will be on (the Newser's exhibit last year was on Stunning, and the one at the SL16B was in Sparkle). This is similar to when the sims were separated in two groups last year in the days before the event opened. But this time the sims in question have been further split in four separate groups. 

More to come.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

The SL13B Opens

At 12 Noon yesterday, the Second Life Thirteenth Birthday celebrations officially opened to the general public. And with that, hundreds of residents descended on the seventeen sims. This included the SL Newser's exhibit in SL13B Electrify (40/10/20).

Next door, the Second Life Coast Guard's exhibit also got some attention. Several of the sailors and officers were around.

At the stages, various DJs and live singers performed for the audiences.

At the Auditorium at 5PM SL time, Saffia Widdershins interviewed Zander Greeme of the Fantasy Faire.

There were a few just outside the building panning in and listening from there, but most sat in the ausience.

The SL13B continues tomorrow and all week until next Sunday. Don't forget to stop by.

Bixyl Shuftan

Second Life Thirteenth Birthday Celebrations Start Today

It's been weeks since the preparations began, and this is the day it all begins. The Second Life Thirteenth Birthday Celebrations start today at 12 Noon SL time (3PM EST). While one can TP anywhere onto the grounds, by heading to the official entrance at SL13B Impressive (156/154/118) and making one's way down, one can pick up a list of landmarks, and a few goodies such as fancy glasses for the event.

And once you've made your way down, there's seventeen sims of exhibits and stages to explore and enjoy events in.

There was some last-minute work being done on the Cake Stage, but it will be ready come heck or high water.

There are many dozens of exhibits around, representing places such as Bay City, and repeat favorite builders such as Loki Elliot.

And while you're there, don't forget the Second Life Newser's own exhibit at SL13B Electrify (40/10/20).

For more information, check out the SL13B blog. You can also read the entry in the Linden Blog, and check various screenshots of the SL13B grounds in Flickr. 

See you at The Birthday.

Bixyl Shuftan

SL13B Sneak Peak: Setting Up The Newser Exhibit

The Second Life Newser exhibit for the Second Life Thirteenth Birthday celebrations has been completed. And the sims are temporarily in lockdown, closed to all but the volunteer team, as it and others are being inspected. In this picture, builder Silvia Ametza makes some adjustments to the build, located at SL13B Electrify, in the southwest corner.

And just what is the SL Newser build? We'll have a picture of the whole thing up in a few days. And before long, the sims will be completely open to all, on Sunday June 19 at Noon SL time.